Britain’s domestic intelligence agency has granted unprecedented access to its private collection of espionage equipment and historical items for a major new exhibition at The National Archives. Set to open on 5 April at the Kew facility in London, “MI5: Official Secrets” marks the first time in the agency’s 115-year history that it has collaborated […]
Historic North Yorkshire Moors Railway Celebrates 200 Years of British Rail Heritage
The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has launched an innovative new attraction aimed at celebrating two centuries of British railway history. The ‘200 Trail’ invites visitors to embark on a journey through time while exploring one of Britain’s most beloved heritage railways. Launched as part of the nationwide Railway 200 celebrations, which mark the bicentennial of […]
The Overlooked History of Black Resistance: How Enslaved Women Powered Britain’s Colonial Mail System
When visitors enter The Postal Museum’s new exhibition opening next month, they’ll discover a largely untold story of Britain’s colonial past – one where women’s bodies were exploited as living machines to fuel the empire’s global communications network. “Voices of Resistance: Slavery and Post in the Caribbean,” running from April through January 2026, excavates the […]
£1 Million Grant to Fund Groundbreaking Research into Transatlantic Slavery History
The National Archives has secured a significant £1 million grant from Lloyd’s Register Foundation to launch an ambitious international research program examining the history of the transatlantic slave trade. The initiative, called PASSAGE (Partnership for Transatlantic Slavery Scholarship, Archiving and Global Exchange), aims to connect scholars and archival collections across multiple institutions to enhance understanding […]
Love in Wartime: Hundreds of WWII Letters Tell Story of Romance Through Conflict
A touching collection of World War II love letters has emerged from the archives of Yorkshire’s Eden Camp Museum, revealing how romance blossomed between two young Britons despite the separations and uncertainties of war. The collection of over 600 letters between Bert, a naval recruit, and Betty, a young woman supporting the war effort from […]
First Look: Mrs President Brings Mary Lincoln’s Untold Story to the London Stage
The Charing Cross Theatre is currently hosting one of the most intriguing historical dramas of the season: Mrs President, a gripping new production that sheds light on the controversial and misunderstood legacy of Mary Lincoln. Directed by Bronagh Lagan (Cruise, Flowers for Mrs Harris), the play runs until 16 March 2025 and stars Miriam Grace […]
Haringey Libraries Launch Packed Programme for LGBTQ+ History Month
Haringey Council has announced an extensive programme of LGBTQ+ History Month events across its libraries and cultural venues this February, featuring everything from film screenings to historical walking tours. Hornsey Library takes center stage with weekly film screenings throughout February, including advance showings of anticipated releases like “All of Us Strangers” and “Love Lies Bleeding.” […]
Historic Tapestries Return Home as Castle Howard Completes £Multi-Million Restoration
One of Britain’s grandest stately homes is about to unveil its most ambitious transformation in over 80 years. Castle Howard, the magnificent Yorkshire estate that captured audiences’ imaginations in “Bridgerton” and “Brideshead Revisited,” has completed a dramatic restoration of its war-damaged interiors, including the return of priceless 18th-century tapestries to their original home. The renovation’s […]
£1.6 Million Grant to Restore Historic Thaxted Windmill
Thaxted, Essex – January 24, 2025 – A major restoration project is set to bring new life to Thaxted Windmill, a cherished landmark in Essex, thanks to a £1.6 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England. The funding—£1.3 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and £300,000 from Historic England—will support […]
Historic London Barn Gets £650,000 Rescue Package
One of London’s oldest thatched buildings is undergoing a major restoration, with master thatchers beginning work on a new roof for the 15th-century Upminster Tithe Barn. The £650,000 project, funded primarily by National Highways through the Lower Thames Crossing scheme, aims to save this rare medieval survival on London’s eastern fringe. The massive structure, measuring […]